Work at the DSO

The Detroit Symphony Orchestra is Michigan's premier performing arts institution. The DSO performs concerts in historic Orchestra Hall, which is among the most preeminent concert halls in the world.  Orchestra Hall is part of The Max M. Fisher Music Center, which offers expanded opportunities to create musical, cultural and educational programs to serve a reinvigorated community.

It is destined to expand the Orchestra's reach as a cultural destination in downtown Detroit. Throughout the year, the Detroit Symphony Orchestra also performs a variety of community outreach concerts in other venues as well.  The DSO offers a unique working environment and an excellent compensation package. The Detroit Symphony Orchestra is an Equal Opportunity Employer. E-mail: jobs@dso.org.

Administrative Positions

Vice President of Audience Development


Internships

Detroit Symphony Orchestra Auditions

Principal Percussion

Preliminary Rounds will be held March 7-8 & 10(very limited availability), 2010
Semifinal Round will be held on March 11, 2010
Final Round will be held on March 12, 2010

Click here for audition information and application

Click here for repertoire list


Principal Trumpet

Preliminary and Semifinal Rounds will be held May 24-26, 2010
Final Round will be held on June 1, 2010

Click here for audition information and application
Repertoire list coming soon!

To apply for a position with the DSO, please send a completed application, deposit and a one-page resume to the address below.  Please note that all subsequent correspondence is done via email.  Be sure to include an email address on your resume. 

DSO Auditions (be sure to specify which audition)
Alice Sauro, Assistant Orchestra Personnel Manager
3711 Woodward Ave.
Detroit, MI 48201
email: audition@dso.org
FAX: 313-576-5157

Do you have a question about our audition process?  Click here to check out our FAQs where you'll find answers to all of the most frequently asked questions separated by category.  Even you if you don't have a specific question, check it out anyway.  It provides a thorough outline of the entire process.  

Past Audition Repertoire Lists: 

Lists are available in pdf format. Please click on the link below for the instrument you are interested in:

Assistant Principal Bassoon
Bass Clarinet
Cello
Flute
Fourth Horn
Percussion
Timpani
Violin
Viola